Shelf Life Management and Inventory Control

This contract, titled "Shelf Life Management and Inventory Control," issued by the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain MD SURG FSF, focuses on ensuring strict control over the shelf life of manufactured units. The key requirement mandates that the elapsed time from the date of manufacture to delivery must not exceed seven months, while maintaining a total shelf life of 48 months as outlined in the RS021 specification. The contract is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 493110 and is intended to support effective inventory control and product quality assurance within the medical supply chain. The performance location is designated as Annville, with a response deadline set for June 8, 2026. This contract emphasizes timely delivery and adherence to shelf life standards to ensure that medical supplies remain within acceptable freshness and usability parameters when they reach end users. By enforcing these constraints, the contract aims to optimize inventory turnover while reducing waste and ensuring compliance with military supply chain quality requirements.